Head Start Teacher Aide

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

Community Health Services: WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, and Child Development Center.

Clinical Health Services: Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV; Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.

Supportive Health Services: Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.

OUR PROMISE: Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

VISION Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

MISSION The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

KEY BELIEFS Integrity-We treat all people with dignity and respect. Compassion-We believe working compassionately with people enriches all. Inclusion-We are inclusive and advocate for diversity. Collaboration-We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission. Innovation-We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: • Health • Dental • Vision • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flex Plan • 401k • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance • Eleven Paid Holidays • PTO • Extended Illness (EIB) • Employee Assistance Program • Aflac • Community Discounts • Potential for Incentive Pay

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing our onboarding requirements, including, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug screenings, Department of Health and Human Services background checks, and other relevant background checks and background information.

Head Start Teacher Aide (Seasonal Full-time, April through October)

Alliance CAPWN Head Start

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist the education team to implement the education and family engagement objectives through daily operation of the classroom in accordance with Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Head Start Performance Standards, Nebraska state childcare licensing, and CAPWN policies & procedures.
• Major Duties:
• Assist the education team to establish a classroom structure implementing program curriculum to fidelity and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing educational environment that ensures a quality child development program.
• Assume responsibility for the daily operation of classroom in the teacher's absence.
• Assist in the effective use and maintenance of materials, supplies, equipment, facilities and grounds.
• Provide childcare at parent meetings, conferences, etc. as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding program, children and families, and staff, including records and communications following CAPWN policy and HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
• Translate communication between teacher, child and family, using family's primary language, when appropriate.
• Engage in respectful interactions with parents and community.
• Engage in regular communication and information sharing with other education staff in classroom.
• Recruit eligible children for the program to ensure full enrollment.
• Encourage community involvement and support for the program.
• Participate and contribute to a quality program through team meetings and goals and program assessment.
• Maintain Current Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED card or must be able to acquire within three months.

As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Standards of Behavior, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the individuals in the communities we serve.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Classroom 90%
• Paperwork, planning and training 10%
• Will work some evenings and weekends for meetings and training.
• Occasional out-of-town travel for training.

Physical Requirements:

• Must complete health physical upon entry to program and yearly health screenings.
• Must complete TB titer and DTAP vaccination or show proof of completion.
• Must be able to move about, getting up and down from floor play with children.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physically able to perform job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 2: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Age 18 or above.

• Must obtain a Child Development Associates credential within 24 months of hire.

• Basic level of computer knowledge.

• Experience working with families from various ethnic backgrounds is preferred.

• Complete 15 contact hours of education annually in subject matter related to position.

• Grade 3: Meet the minimum requirements above; Current Child Development Associates credential.

• Grade 4: Meet the minimum requirements above; AA in Early Childhood.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.